I wouldn't be doing it for the money. I'm just wondering whether or not I'll be poor doing it.
2007-03-02 17:28:57 · 4 answers · asked by time 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
In May 2004, the median annual earnings of all lawyers were $94,930. The middle half of the occupation earned between $64,620 and $143,620. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of lawyers in May 2004 were as follows:
Management of companies and enterprises $126,250
Federal Government 108,090
Legal services 99,580
Local government 73,410
State government 70,280
Salaries of experienced attorneys vary widely according to the type, size, and location of their employer. Lawyers who own their own practices usually earn less than those who are partners in law firms. Lawyers starting their own practice may need to work part time in other occupations to supplement their income until their practice is well established.
2007-03-02 17:34:42 · answer #1 · answered by Eric 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-06-12 00:14:55 · answer #2 · answered by Dorthea 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The amount of Criminal lawyer salary depends on several things. Most of criminal defense lawyers and all criminal prosecutors are government employees and earn a median salary. However, some private attorneys provide criminal defense services and generally charge by the hour, day or case.
Criminal Lawyer Salary – An Overview
A criminal lawyer in US earns a median salary average $130,490 a year in 2011. Criminal lawyer salary gets up and down best on their working place and experience. Like there are difference in salary between a private practice lawyer and a public practice lawyer.
Corporate Lawyer Salary – After increasing
Average Lawyer Salary – Last update 2015
Public Defenders Attorney Salary
According to a survey by the National Association for Law Placement (NALP) a public defender lawyer earned $45,700 a year, as of 2010. Earning of a public defender lawyer depend on their practice level, those with five years of experience earned $62,280, while those with more than 10 years of experience earned a median wage $76,160.
Private Defense Lawyers Salary
It is not possible to say how much a private defense lawyer earned a year, because it depends on how many cases they take per year, and how much they charge for it. As of 2012, the NALP reports that the median annual income for an entry-level private lawyer was $60,000. However, some private lawyers reported starting incomes of $200,000.
Public Prosecutors Salary
According to the National Association for Law Placement (NALP) Public prosecutors earn near of in 2012 at the first level. Criminal prosecutors with five years of experience reported a median salary of $61,400, and those with between 11 and 15 years of experience earned a median salary of $76,700 per year.
Criminal Justice Lawyer salary
According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2013) a criminal justice lawyer earns a median salary near $114,300 average a year. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts that demand for lawyers will increase 10% during the 2012-2022 decade.
Salary in Other Factors
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) stated that, highest salary is earned by public Attorneys employed by the federal government, an average of $129,430 per year. By comparison, state attorneys averaged $81,960 and local government attorneys $93,070 per year. Private attorneys reported an average annual income of $137,170 per year.
Location was also found to be a distinct factor in expected income for attorneys; those who practiced in the District of Columbia, higher paying than any states, averaged $161,050 per year. Attorneys in Montana, the lowest paying state, averaged less than half that $75,730 per year.
2015-09-09 23:19:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-03-02 18:04:35 · answer #4 · answered by cork 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋